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NAME: CZAR NATHANIEL G.

CAABAY
PROGRAM/YEAR/BLOCK: BSCE - 2C

SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, AND SOCIETY


INITIAL ACTIVITY

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Fill the KWL chart below.

Know Wonder Learned

Before going through this Before or while going through After going through this
module, write what you think this module, record your module, write down what you
you know about GMOs. questions about the topics. have learned about GMOs.

1. In Senior High School, 1. Can GMOs secure the The improved resistance of
genetically modified food demand of people? genetically modified organisms
organisms were taught (GMOs) to pests, illnesses, and
to students in their 12th 2. Can we protect the harsh weather conditions
grade. The processes of environment with results in higher agricultural
making a GMO were GMOs? How can we yields.
taught to us so I guess I promote sustainable
had enough knowledge development with Crops can have their nutritional
about this topic. I think GMOs? value increased by genetic
that GMOs are made for manipulation by having higher
the protection of the 3. What will happen to vitamin and mineral contents,
environment, to secure biodiversity if we for example.
and increase the food continue to promote
supply, to create GMOSs? To lessen their influence on the
vaccines, to make environment and perhaps
healthy foods, to sustain 4. Are GMOs safe for our eliminate the need for chemical
the economy, and to health? pesticides, certain genetically
provide for the needs of modified organisms (GMOs)
the people. are created to be resistant to
illnesses or pests.
2. I think GMOs have an
advantage in health, Certain crops can have their
environment, demand, shelf lives extended by genetic
and economy. engineering, which lowers food
waste and spoilage.Crops
3. I think the disadvantage resistant to salt and drought
is how it affects may be produced by genetic
biodiversity because it engineering, allowing them to
can disrupt food chains. be grown under difficult
However, it can be conditions.
managed because
GMOs are Pharmaceuticals and vaccines
science-based it can be are produced using genetically
improved. modified organisms (GMOs),
which results in more
productive and economical
manufacturing procedures.

Opponents contend that


growing genetically modified
organisms (GMOs) might have
unforeseen effects on the
ecosystem, such as the
emergence of pests with
resistance or contaminating
crops that aren't GMO.

Some fear that as a result of


certain genetically modified
crops potentially taking over
agricultural landscapes, the
widespread usage of GMOs
might result in a decline in
biodiversity.

Genetically modified foods


have raised worries over their
possible long-term health
impacts, despite the
widespread consensus in
science that properly controlled
GMOs are safe to eat.

Cross-breeding between
genetically modified organisms
(GMOs) and their non-GMO
counterparts carries a danger
of accidentally dispersing
genetically engineered
features.

Genetically altering living things


raises ethical questions for
some, who feel unethical about
"playing with nature."

Large biotechnology
corporations' hegemony in the
creation and marketing of
genetically modified seeds,
according to critics, might
negatively impact smaller
farmers' bottom lines and
lessen the variety of agriculture.

It's vital to remember that views


on genetically modified
organisms (GMOs) are
subjective, and that further
study is necessary to allay
worries and guarantee the
ethical creation and application
of GMOs. Regulatory
frameworks are also essential
for controlling the advantages
and disadvantages of
genetically modified organisms.

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